Flashcards: U.S. Government
All 12 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Federal Government | The government of the whole country. |
| Constitution | The written document that describes how our government is set up. |
| Preamble | The introduction to the Constitution. |
| Founders | The people who helped set up our Constitution and government. |
| Legislative Branch | The branch of government that makes the laws. |
| Executive Branch | The branch of government that delivers and enforces the laws. |
| Judicial Branch | The branch of government that settles disagreements about the laws. |
| Senator | A member of the Senate. |
| Representative | A member of the House of Representatives. |
| Veto | When the President refuses to sign a bill into law. |
| bill of rights | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution which give people important rights. |
| Amendment | A change, or addition, to the Constitution |
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